Archive for November, 2011

Trash A Go-Go Presents: Dead Elvis, Live in Shanghai, Dec. 10

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

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The indescribably ghoul…<BR>

He just wants to be your deadly scare…<BR>

Straight from Disgrace Land…<BR>

Brother of Messy, Unfair, and Deadly…<BR>

That rigor-mortis can’t stop that twitching lip….<BR>

The hunka-hunka burning flesh of…<BR>

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Dead Elvis and His One Man Grave<BR>

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Who: Dead Elvis and His One Man Grave, (http://www.hisonemangrave.com/main.htm), Next Year Love (http://site.douban.com/nyl/), The Macaronians, DJ B.O<BR>

Where: Yuyintang<BR>

When: Saturday, December 10, 2011 AD<BR>

Price: 40 RMB, 30 for students<BR>

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Sponsored by MusicDish*China – http://china.musicdish.com/music/<BR>

and Factory Five - http://wearefactoryfive.com/<BR>

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The ladies still scream for Elvis…but this time, in terror! Dead Elvis and His One  Man Grave is a one-man band that combines the white jumpsuit iconic imagery of Elvis Presley with the caveman-stomp rock ‘n’ rock of Hasil Adkins. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hasil_Adkins<BR>

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The last Dead Elvis show (also presented by Trash A Go-Go, November 20, 2010) is now legendary, akin to the classic Louisiana Hayride and “Aloha from Hawaii” performances of the (formerly) alive one. Dead E. decimated the audience, with few still standing by the end of his epic performance. Much of what went down is still hazy, lost in the mist of post-dramatic stress and Jack Daniels. There were tumbles to the ground; there was fire-water; various body-parts fell astray. In other words, it was a Trash A Go-Go performance of the lowest highest standards. And now baby, he’s back.<BR>

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DJ B.O will be there, and everything you need to know about him can be surmised by the fact that he’s made actual Elvis pilgrimages, including viewings of the “maybe Elvis toenail” and the “Elvis wart” – 100% true.<BR>

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Hip Hop Songwriter/Rapper Young Bridge Delivers The Goods With New Single “They Be Hatin”

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

Daniel Mosley of New Evolution Productions announced the release of the new single, “They Be Hatin,” from Maryland based songwriter and rapper Young Bridge. The single is the first of 15 tracks from the CD Different Strokes, which is slated for release in spring 2012. “They Be Hatin” is currently available for download at iTunes and Amazon.com.

Young Bridge (a.k.a. YB), born in Philadelphia, hit the streets at age 14 in his own hustle to pursue his dream to be an entrepreneur. Thirsty for the success, he began putting that dream into lyrics which have now become reality. 2009 was a pivotal year for him as he wrote his first single “Get It,” which was released in September 2010. Moving crowds on an international level, the track made a name for itself and earned Young Bridge credibility as a multitalented hip hop/rap artist. Young Bridge’s next single, “King Hustler” showcased his dynamic lyrical power and firmly placed him in the driver’s seat of his career. But he keeps it real with a focus on positive change and community development. Commenting, Young Bridge said, “I’m trying to be positive, I’m mentoring and sharing my life lessons with other young people. While I’ve had my share of problems and bad experiences, and I’ve seen a lot of negativity in my life, I continue to make sure that the outcome is always positive, as is my mindset.”

“They Be Hatin” is a unique hip hop track that is sure to get the clubs banging and the parties started. The beauty of the track is the simplicity of its message, which asks the question that a lot of people are already asking: Why do other people hate me? Is it my clothes, my car, my house, or my lady? With a seriously funky beat, and lyrics that are solidly delivered at alternating speeds between the chorus and verses, “They Be Hatin” delivers a solid performance.

Young Bridge has plans to expand his music to other genres to provide an even more distinctive sound by combining hip hop and rap with rock, soul, blues, and R&B.

“They Be Hatin” is available for purchase through iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/they-be-hatin-single/id452704101 and Amazon.com at http://amzn.com/B005EU1XMA .

To learn more about Young Bridge or New Evolution productions, please visit:

http://www.reverbnation.com/youngbridgeakayb

http://facebook.com/YoungbridgeYB

http://www.newevolutionproductions.com

Contact:

Daniel Mosley

New Evolution Productions

T: (410) 905-2180

E: young.bridge@yahoo.com

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Quadriplegic Rap Producer Professor X Is Determined to Stand Up in the Game with New Mixtape Release

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

Los Angeles - As far back as grade school, young Bran-Don Aubert, aka Professor X, always had a big dream. Hailing from the crime-riddled streets of South Central Los Angeles he wrote his first rhymes in the second grade. Developing a passion for rap while listening to songs by Eazy-E, De La Soul and Too Short, he knew in his heart and soul that if he worked on his rap skills he would one day become a big hip hop star.

As a teenager however, his dreams were seemingly shattered, when one day, while playing around at his high school, a freak wrestling accident left him paralyzed. Not only could he no longer take simple steps or move around, things he had taken for granted; his despair was doubled when he discovered he no longer had the lung capacity to rap! Sixteen years old and the world that he knew and embraced had ended.

Today, as a young man, Professor X is a testimony to the essence of true determination. What might have crushed many only propelled him forward. With true grit and persistence he redirected his energy and stayed in the game. The release of his mixtape series “Who Da F*** Is Dat N**** In Dat Wheelchair” Mixtape Pt.1″ presented by DJ Rah2K and TNE DJ’s, is a compilation of his production efforts with guest appearances from his crew.

Armed with a plan to change the world’s perceptions about disabled artists, Bran-Don, in a stance similar to the popular Marvel Comics superhero, Professor X, is a visionary on a mission. Inspired and motivated by the quadriplegic comic superhero, Bran-Don aka Professor X eventually formed his own entity; an entertainment company called Taupnoych Entertainment and launched his own entourage of DJs known as TNE DJ’s.

With the release of his debut mixtape, Professor X hopes to gain massive attention and accolades from rappers and hip hop fans internationally. But even more so, he hopes to inspire those ‘abled’ and ‘disabled’ as a living testimony to the fact that there are no setbacks in life.

“In my hood, I was always ‘that guy in the wheelchair.’ I could hear the whispers about me and folks were always feeling bad for me. But the mind is our greatest muscle and the accident left mine in tact. I used this experience to propel me. Once I realized I might not be that great rapper I always dreamed of, I put my energy into producing. So when they ask now, ‘Who the hell is that guy in the wheelchair?’ It’s Professor X and I’m coming at you to show you if I can do it, so can you! The music is gangsta’, because sometimes life can be gangsta’. Regardless though, we are here to win!”

Under the auspices of Taupnoych Entertainment, Professor X has produced music for various hip hop artists, including Jet Black, and E-40’s artist Turf Talk. He has formed his own group called, 110, and recorded a track with rapper E-40 titled “Gettin’ That Gwop.” His artist crew, all featured on the mixtape release, consist of Lost of 110; Gizzle of 110; Cree-8 of 110; Donmo; Interstate Tip; Grown Up Goddi; Dj Mainvybe and J. Money Films. Turf Talk and Compton Menace also make guest appearances on the mixtape release.

For more information about Professor X and his music, visit http://www.ProfessorXTNE.com , follow him on Twitter @110harborfwy and friend him on Facebook under 110Harborfwy. “Who Da F*** Is Dat N**** In Dat Wheelchair” Mixtape Pt.1″ is available online on ITunes.

http://www.ProfessorXTNE.com

NYC Premiere of DOUGHBOYS film ROCK N’ RAW!

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

THE DOUGHBOYS’ new film ROCK N’ RAW will receive its New York City premiere at the TRIBECA SCREENING ROOM at the Tribeca Film Center on Saturday, December 3, 2011. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the screening will begin promptly at 7:15 PM. Advance tickets are available via PayPal at http://www.thedoughboysnj.com/index_Movie_Premiere3.html. Admission is $10 or $25 with an autographed copy of the DVD. The TRIBECA SCREENING ROOM is located at 375 Greenwich Street, 2nd floor, 212-941-2000, website http://www.tribecafilmcenter.com/screeningroom/.

After the film, there will be a question-and-answer session with THE DOUGHBOYS and the film’s director ROB ADAMS (www.robadamsfilms.com).

THE DOUGHBOYS first formed in 1965 and came back together with a bang in 2000. Little Steven Van Zandt has chosen a slew of tunes from their two CDs Act Your Rage and Is It Now? as “coolest songs in the world” on his Sirius/XM Underground Garage show. Their live shows blow audiences away at venues like B.B. King’s in New York City, Maxwell’s in Hoboken and The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ, sharing bills with the likes of The Yardbirds, The Pretenders, Robin Trower, Roberta Flack, Peter Tork and The Electric Prunes. Their music is being aired on radio around the world, and has been featured on television and in films internationally.

http://www.thedoughboysnj.com

Hit Songs Deconstructed Releases Its Latest Trend Report: Hit Songwriting Trends In Pop: Q3-2011

Friday, November 18th, 2011

New York, NY - The Hit Songwriting Trends in Pop: Q3-2011 Report was released by Hit Songs Deconstructed and reveals how key elements present in hit Pop songwriting are shifting over time and shaping today’s hit songs. The report takes an in-depth look at song structure, lyrical themes, vocal gender, sub-genre influences, primary instrumentation and other key song elements, providing readers with ongoing analysis, commentary and movement graphs for trends shaping the Pop Genre since January 2010.


“To stay ahead of the curve in an exceptionally competitive industry, it’s imperative to keep a watchful eye on trends and understand how today’s hit songwriters are crafting their songs,” explains David Penn, founder of Hit Songs Deconstructed. Co-founder Yael Penn adds, “Every industry relies on analysts for reliable data they can leverage to make important business decisions. Hit Songs Deconstructed does this for the music industry.


On October 23rd The Hollywood Reporter featured the Q2 - 2011 Hit Songwriting Trends in Pop Report, referring to some of the report’s findings as “fascinating…” Below are a few new findings from the Q3-2011 report:


-Top 10 hit Pop songs that feature a synth as the primary instrument saw a substantial drop in number from the previous quarter, decreasing from 79% to 59% of songs.


-While vocal gender evened out a bit during Q2, Q3 saw the gap widen once again with male lead vocals now comprising the majority of top 10 Pop hits.


-Love/Relationship themed songs finally staged a comeback in Q3 after seeing a steady decline in number during the last four quarters.


-First choruses are occurring on average 0:31 into top 10 hit Pop songs. Interestingly, four out of the five Hip Hop/Rap influenced Pop songs kicked off with the chorus as opposed to the verse.


-The most popular form (A-B-A-B-C-B: Verse/Chorus/Verse/Chorus/Bridge/Chorus) continues on its steady decline since the beginning of the year.


You can view the full detailed report at http://reports.hitsongsdeconstructed.com


About Hit Songs Deconstructed


Hit Songs Deconstructed is a unique and specialized subscription based website dedicated to furthering the craft of songwriters through in-depth analysis of proven hit songs and trends. Hit Song Deconstructed Reports take a detailed look into what made current top charting songs a hit and provides readers with insight into how these principals can be applied. The Hit Songs Deconstructed Special Reports focus on what’s driving the Pop genre as a whole. Reports include The “Model” Hit Pop Song, Hit Songwriting Trends, Quarter in Review, New Hit Song Arrivals vs. De-Charted Hits, Song Title and Lyrical Analysis, and Sub-Genre Influences, to name a few. http://www.hitsongsdeconstructed.com/

Tasha Taylor’s “Merry Christmas Baby” Re-Released For Christmas 2011

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

The youngest daughter of R&B Pioneer Johnnie Taylor, is offering her sultry, Christmas original, "Merry Christmas Baby" from her CD, TAYLORMADE, just in time for the holidays. The accompanying "Merry Christmas Baby" video can be viewed at both TashaTaylor.com and at YouTube.com/TashaTaylor2.

Her 2011 debut introduced the talented Ms. Taylor to blues and soul aficionados across America. TAYLORMADE is filled with remembrances, "'Merry Christmas Baby' is one of those songs on the album that has taken on a life of its own and now is really more evocative of my parents than about me," Tasha explains.

Tasha's music is infused with the spirit of her legendary father and other standouts on TAYLORMADE include a funky duet by "Taylor and Taylor" - daughter and father - reprising Johnnie's first million-selling Stax Records hit, "Who's Making Love," and her singles "Queen" and "I Got Love." Tasha has been tagged as a New! Artist to Watch by Clear Channel and has been featured on House of Blues Radio with Elwood Blues.

Tasha executive produced the album this summer at Noisy Neighbors Studio in Los Angeles with Stuart Benjamin, Rob Arbittier and Gary Adante producing. Award-winning bassist Nathan Watts was musical director of the impeccable tracks which feature Tasha Taylor on lead and background vocals, guitars and keys; Kerry Griffin on drums; Kyle Bolden and Jon Taylor on guitar, Rahn Coleman, Roman Johnson, Rob Arbittier and Mike Finnigan on keys, Kevin Ricard on percussion; and Joey Berkley, Zane Musa, Stephan Baxter, Nolan Shaheed, Brian Pareschi and Gerard Carelli on horns.

"Merry Christmas Baby" and the other songs from TAYLORMADE is available at iTunes and Amazon.com.

Follow Tasha on:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tashataylormusic
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tashamademusic
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/tashataylor2

MusicDishTV: Virtuoso Drummers Billy Cobham, Thomas Lang & Luis Conte With ArtistWorks

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011


Napa California-based music education company ArtistWorks will premiere the ArtistWorks Drum Academy (ADA) with the debut of online schools from three of the world’s most accomplished, respected and talented drummers: world-renowned jazz and drumming legend Billy Cobham, drumming superstar/producer Thomas Lang, and Latin Percussion Icon Luis Conte. Launching on December 8th, both the Billy Cobham Drum School (BCDS) and the Thomas Lang Drum School (TLDS) will utilize ArtistWorks’ patent-pending video technology, allowing for two-way video exchange and interactive instruction to elevate online instruction to an unprecedented new level. The Luis Conte Percussion School (LCPS) will be added in January of 2012.

Website: http://www.artistworks.com
Video: http://youtu.be/f6i_cwQnJNo

The 3rd Annual MIDI Awards Live

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
Hosted by Beijing MiDi Music School, the Midi Awards brings together some of China's best musicians. The Midi Appraisal Committee, tasked with annually selecting China's most outstanding rock bands and music, is composed of various industry professionals, including musicians, music producers, tour agent, record labels and other relating organizations.

In order to encourage more musicians to get involved in music making, the MiDi Appraisal Committee has added the Best Folk Music category to the 12 other awards this year. The 3rd Annual Midi Awards Live will take a place at the 3rd floor of Beijing Tango on 10th December 2011.

List of MiDi Awards:
1: Album of the year
2: Song of the year
3: Best Rock Performance by Group with Vocals
4: Best Male Rock Vocal Performance
5: Best Female Rock Vocal Performance
6: Best Hard Rock Performance
7: Best Metal Performance
8: Best Rock Instrumental Performance
9: Best Live Performance
10: Best New Artist
11: Best Album Art
12: Best Folk Music
13: Contribution to China Rock

Award Hosting Organization: Midi Appraisal Committee & Beijing MiDi Music School
Time: 10th December 2011, 15:00-22:00
Place: Beijing Yonghegong Tango 3rd Floor
Price: 180 Yuan on the date
100 Yuan early order
Order ticket online: http://www.damai.cn/ticket_31634.html
Or by call: 400-610-3721

Winners from the two prior Midi Awards reads like a who's who of China's rock scene. The band Tong Yang had won the Best Rock Performance by Group with Vocals two years in a row, with Xie Tianxiao winning the Best Live Performance and Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in the first two Midi Award. The Best Female Rock Vocal Performance has gone to both Feng Haining and Fu Han. The Song Of The Year was awarded to "An Yang"and "Sheng Kai" from the band Tong Yang, while Album Of The Year went to "Don't stop my music" also from Tong Yang as well as "Shi Ni" by Fan Guang Jing. Other winners have included Tong Yang and Twisted (Best Hard Rock Performance), AK47 and Ye Cha (Best Metal Performance), Perdel and Nanwu (Best New Artist Reward).

Source: http://www.musicdish.com/mag/?id=13048

MusicDishTV: The Legendary Headhunters Deliver a Bravura Collection

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Even a less than well versed listener can hear the funk influencing this song right away, which shows a well-learned appreciation for some of the fundamentals contemporary music has been built upon, not mention it's just, well, funky. In terms of the video the first thing (and actually only) the viewer will see is hi-res photos. Which is a bit, simple, it is doubtful that this will strike most viewers as a polished or finished music video, but with the amount of talent, and commingling of sounds it was as if someone on the production team thought what was being created was too good to wait for a fully realized music video. So in a fit of pique they took everyone's press photos and made a montage just so they could get it on youtube now, instead of later.

The most distinguishable voice is Snoop Dogg, yet the sound is very P-funk approved, but the audience is going to want more. so far the listening public has a minute forty of this track, and with a line up as illustrious as this the listener wants to be wowed, and perhaps the "wow factor" is coming on a longer version of this track but it's not here just yet. the rhymes are for a lack of a better word "tight", but not a lot of substance to go with them towards the building level of flash that comes with such a collaboration. There were pictures of (I'm not sure who) on a Soul Train band stand, an image that evokes nostalgia and quality, and while it is a great homage to pay, it needs to be backed up with quality and flare alike. 

Website: http://www.headhuntersplatinum.com
Video: http://youtu.be/p48AFan9T3E

Trash A Go-Go Presents: The Bait Ones “The Cramps Of Kobe”

Monday, November 14th, 2011

Date: Saturday, November 19th

Location: Yuyintang

Price: 40 RMB/30 RMB for students

Acts: The Bait Ones, The Macaronians, Banana Monkey, DJ B.O

Funky elbow grease! Finger polish moon beams of giggawat thing-a-bobs! My sensitive Shanghai skin is being exposed to the cool sea breeze of fall in Shanghai. What. Will. I. Do? Trash A Go-Go! Shanghai’s monthly tribute to vestiges and vintages of rock ‘n’ roll, that’s what. I’ll do like it should be done: twistin’, kickin’, livin’-livin’-livin’ all the way down!

This month’s Trash:

The Bait Ones from Kobe, Japan. Known as “The Cramps of Kobe,” The Bait Ones draw lots of inspiration from that seminal American psychobilly band. Formed in ’97, their shows are known to be very chaotic. In the words of Toshi from Trash A Go-Go, “Their gigs are very chaotic.” Chaos, I tell you! Run for your lives! Like The Cramps, the band features a married couple: scorching guitarist/singer Dai, and rumble lady drummer Miwa.

They are playing in support of their 3-way split album Demonic Freak Scene, which also features 2 other bands. Check it: http://www.timebomb.co.jp/label/va_demonic.html

The Macaronians, based in Shanghai. Featuring Toshi, former bassist of the Beat Bandits, the band is a party band that plays material influenced from 60s bands like ? & the Mysterians, Barry & The Remains, Eric Burdon & the Animals, and probably other bands with “&” in their names. Get ready to boogie down!

Banana Monkey, from Shanghai. Shanghai indie rock superstars Banana Monkey took a hiatus in 2009, inspiring many bands in Shanghai to try to take their crown. Han Han of Duck Fight Goose cited guitarist Misuzu’s influence, calling him a legend in the next breath. Now, they’re back. With a sheen pop/garage rock sound similar to Franz Ferdinand, the band is set to snatch back its crown.

DJ B.O, based in Shanghai. He spins rock music, mostly from artists people don’t care about, like Big Joe Turner, Paul Revere & The Raiders, and Katy Perry. He wants you to dance.

Trash A Go-Go is sponsored by People’s Bike (www.peoplesbike.com), MusicDish*China (http://china.musicdish.com), and your grandma’s veiny thighs.

For more info, contact Brian Offenther @ 13818937693, or e-mail him at brianoffenther@yahoo.com

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